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EMR National Marine Education Wananga - Conference

09 Aug 2008 | 0 Comments

National Marine Education Wananga - Conference
Whakapaumahara Marae, Whananaki North Rd, Whangarei, Northland
Wednesday 8th – Friday10th October, 2008

Theme: Action for the marine environment
Purpose: Professional development and networking opportunity for those interested in the marine environment, community relations, marine & environmental educators & to ensure strong delivery of the EMR concept around NZ.
Objectives:
• Share stories about EMR delivery outcomes from around the country
• Provide a forum for marine educators to talk about marine education initiatives & projects
• To provide professional development (snorkeling, expert speakers)
• To provide a forum to discuss ideas for action for the marine environment.

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Reserve fishers in court

09 Jul 2008 | 0 Comments

By DEANNA HARRIS - Whangarei Leader | Tuesday, 08 July 2008

Recreational fishermen are ending up in front of a judge after being caught fishing in marine reserves in Whangarei Harbour.
Alan Fleming, a marine protection ranger with the Department of Conservation in Whangarei, says staff members have had enough of people breaking the law by fishing in the reserves.
In the past six months 38 anglers have been caught fishing in the harbour and Poor Knights Islands marine reserves.

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Do We Need to Do Better WIth Stormwater and Catchment Management - YES!!

25 Jun 2008 | 0 Comments

Wednesday June 25, 11:02 AM Newstalk ZB Story
Shellfish shock for Whangarei harbour

Unsafe levels of bacteria have forced health authorities to suspend harvesting of cockles in the Whangarei Harbour. Recent tests have shown a high level of faecal bacteria at Snake Bank.

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Dolphin decision broadly welcomed – but risks remain

30 May 2008 | 0 Comments

The Environment and Conservation Organisations today broadly welcomed the decisions of the Minister of Fisheries, Jim Anderton, and the Minister of Conservation, Steve Chadwick, to reduce the threats on Hector’s and Maui dolphins.

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New approach for Great Barrier Island marine protection

22 May 2008 | 0 Comments

Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced a new approach to marine protection for Great Barrier Island.

“The announcement yesterday by the Fisheries Minister that he has declined a marine reserve application for Great Barrier is not the end for marine protection in this area. In fact, it is the beginning of an exciting new process for developing a comprehensive network of marine protected areas,” Steve Chadwick said.

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